Description
Deliciously unique, this Dandelion and Nettle Cake combines foraged greens with a moist cake that highlights the flavors of spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g flour
- 100g sugar
- 100g unsalted butter
- 3 eggs
- 100ml milk
- 100g chopped dandelion leaves
- 100g chopped nettles
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and chopped greens.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Add the milk and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Forage dandelions and nettles in clean, chemical-free areas.
- Adjust sweetness according to taste.
- Pair with whipped cream or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg